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Brothers Accused of Using Fake Companies to Extort Ferndale Business Owners, AG Says

FERNDALE, MICHIGAN, JUL 9 – The lawsuit alleges two men formed 17 fake companies to extort Ferndale businesses through false legal claims, demanding fees up to $500 an hour, officials said.

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Two brothers allegedly formed fake LLCs copying Ferndale businesses to harass owners and demand money, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says.

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Brothers accused of using fake companies to extort Ferndale business owners, AG says

Two brothers allegedly formed fake LLCs copying Ferndale businesses to harass owners and demand money, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says.

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Ferndale businesses targeted in extortion scheme, Nessel alleges in lawsuit

The attorney general claims two men created bogus companies to shake down business owners

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